Procurement Contract Specialist

About Alamos Gold Inc.:            Alamos is a Canadian-based intermediate gold producer with diversified production from four operating mines in North America. This includes the Young-Davidson and Island Gold mines in north and northwestern Ontario, Canada and the Mulatos and El Chanate mines in Sonora State, Mexico.  Additionally, the Company has a significant portfolio of exploration through advanced development stage projects in Mexico, Turkey, Canada and the United States.  Alamos employs more than 1,700 people and is committed to the highest standards of sustainable development.

Position:                       Procurement Contract Specialist – Phase III+ Project

Reports to:                    Supply Chain Manager

Location:                       The role/the position is based out of (Island Gold Mine)

Role Overview/Purpose:    

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Procurement Contract Specialist is responsible for contracts administration, formation, and negotiation of contract terms and conditions.  Will lead the pre-award and post-award to finalization of contract documents for Phase III+ Project.

Primary Responsibilities:        

• Coordinating the timely delivery of procurement contracts that meet end-user requirements in collaboration with the corporate legal team and the project team.
• Strong understanding of general commercial contracting regulations and principles and subcontracting practices
• Good knowledge and understanding of legal principles as they relate to commercial and contract management
• Lead the development of contracting strategies, including RFx/Tender, negotiate, pre award reviews and post award contracts, agreements and amendments, as well as manage, terminate and close out contracts as and when required.
• Co-leading negotiations of new contracts and renewals in collaboration with the project team.
• Administer, coordinate and process purchasing instruments (i.e. contracts, purchase orders, etc.) for goods and services. Ensure consistency and compliance with terms and conditions, governing legislation, procurement and contracting policies, guidelines, procedures and signing authorities.
• Strategic sourcing with a strong understanding of global market conditions and how they impact contracts and negotiations of both good and services by proactively facilitating the entire RFP process, including the development of vendor lists, selection criteria, service and material requirements, bid file documentation, bid evaluation, negotiation with suppliers, adjudication of the tender processes and contract management.
• Develop and maintain contract documentation and support contract management throughout the timeline of the service.
• Deliver savings to achieve site cost reduction targets
• Support the continuous improvement and execution of Alamos’ sourcing strategy, policies and guidelines for service agreements and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with established strategies, contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Manage relationships with key third party providers so as to meet business challenges and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all Corporation information.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.
• The successful candidate is agile, can think critically and creatively. Attention to detail and impeccable communication, both internally and externally, is vital to the success of the Procurement Contract Specialist.

Working Conditions:

This would be a combination of 5 x 2 (Remotely, Biweekly) and 4 x 3 rotation (On-site, Biweekly)